A Preflight Checklist
Pitot heat/anti-ice
Positive check is only by feel
Taxiing
AI, TC, HI
Pre-takeoff
Pitot heat/anti-ice (A preventative not removal)
X-ponder
Radios(7)
AI, HI
Actual conditions
Pitot Heat
Vacuum Switch
Instrument Takeoffs (Not recommended)
Pre-takeoff
--Confirm pitot heat (ventrui effect can freeze at above z-level)
--Set attitude indicator for level
--Confirm alternator output
--On the runway
--Align with runway centerline
--Set HI
--X-ponder and lights
--Brakes on and power to 1500 (Spools up gyros)
Altitude Checklist
(PRICE)
--Pressure and quantity
--Regulator
--Indicator
--Connections (secure)
--Emergency (what to do)
Aircraft at Cruise
--Fuel on fullest
--Belts
--Gear
--Clock set
--Nav radios set
--Speed
Pre-approach Checklists
--ATIS
--Adjust altimeter, heading gyro
--Airspeed (pitch and power)
--Avionics
--Approach plate review
--Notes review
--fixes,
--altitudes,
--headings,
--time
--MDA/DH,
--MAP/procedures
Pre-approach Pre-departure
--Frequency/idents --Procedure or SID
--Course and altitude --Heading and altitude
--FAF and altitude --Transponder code/on
--Time and DA/MDA --Frequencies set/ident
--Missed procedure
A Pre-approach Checklist
Aircraft:
Preparation Every time
--Fullest tank IFR conditions
--Pump --Pitot heat
--Seat belts and harness --Instrument failure check
--Set heading indicator --Engine check
--Timer set --Systems check
--Altimeter set
--Gear down
--Radios:
--Frequencies and identified
--OBS settings
--ATIS
--Clearance
--Wind:
--Direction and velocity
--Time/speed estimates set
--Plates:
--Obstructions
--Minimums
--Straight-in
--Circling
--Restrictions
--Missed approach procedure
#2
Some use AFFIRM
A - Audio Panel set up
F - Frequency - COMM
F - Frequency - NAV
I - Identify NAV settings
R - Rotate OBS
M - Magnetic Compass set DG
#3
I recall my instructor using the memory aid W.I.R.E.
Weather/Instruments/Radios/Environment
*Weather:
(Check ATIS/ASOS)
*Instruments:
(Set Altimeter, Align DG to Compass)
*Radios:
(Com1/Com2, Nav1/Nav2, ADF, DME, Marker Beacons)
*Environment:
(How Low? -- MDA/DH)
(How Long? -- Time from FAF to MAP)
(What If? -- Missed Approach Procedure)
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